Compare Venue Booking Software

See how Venue Pulse stacks up against other venue management platforms. Spoiler: we're the only one that's completely free for venues.

At a Glance: Venue Pulse vs The Competition

FeatureVenue PulseOpenDatePrism.fmEventbriteDice
Free for Venues
Calendar Management
Artist Discovery
Booking Workflows
No Transaction Fees
PricingFREE$200-500+/mo$100-300+/mo3.7% + $1.79% of sales

Detailed Comparisons

Venue Pulse vs OpenDate

Venue booking and calendar management

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OpenDate is a venue booking platform that helps venues manage their calendars, process holds, and communicate with agents. It's popular among mid-size to large venues.

Their pricing: $200-500+/monthRead comparison →

Venue Pulse vs Prism.fm

Touring and venue management platform

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Prism.fm offers tools for both touring artists and venues, focusing on routing, availability, and booking workflows.

Their pricing: $100-300+/monthRead comparison →

Venue Pulse vs Eventbrite

Event ticketing and discovery platform

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Eventbrite is primarily a ticketing platform that also offers event discovery. While not a booking platform, many venues use it for ticket sales.

Their pricing: Free + 3.7% + $1.79 per ticketRead comparison →

Venue Pulse vs Dice

Mobile-first ticketing and discovery

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Dice is a mobile ticketing platform focused on music events, offering discovery features and anti-scalping technology.

Their pricing: Venue-dependent feesRead comparison →

Venue Pulse vs Seated (Vibee)

Premium experience platform

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Seated, now part of Vibee, focuses on premium fan experiences and VIP packages rather than standard venue booking.

Their pricing: Custom enterprise pricingRead comparison →

Venue Pulse vs Bandsintown for Venues

Concert discovery and promotion

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Bandsintown is primarily a concert discovery platform for fans, with tools for artists and venues to promote shows.

Their pricing: Free basic + paid promotionRead comparison →

Why is Venue Pulse Free for Venues?

We believe venue software costs shouldn't be a barrier to keeping live music alive. Small venues are the backbone of the music industry—they deserve tools that help them thrive, not drain their budgets.

Support Local Music

Every dollar saved on software is a dollar that can go to artists, staff, or keeping the doors open.

Grow the Ecosystem

More venues using modern tools means more opportunities for artists and a healthier live music industry.

Sustainable Model

We monetize through premium features for artists and bookers, not by charging struggling venues.

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